Generally, there is no law against dating during a separation or child custody battle. But if your spouse or former spouse discovers that you are dating, they may become more difficult to negotiate with. They may not be ready to meet your new romantic partner if you have recently separated from their other parent.

Does having a girlfriend affect custody?

No. While dating and divorcing can be tricky, a court cannot keep a mother or father from seeing another person socially, as this would restrict his or her basic rights. In some cases, however, a court can keep a parent from bringing a boyfriend or girlfriend into the childrens lives.

Can a mother lose custody if her boyfriend is unfit?

Keep in mind that a judge has the power to deny custody to both parents. During a divorce proceeding, a judge need not award custody of the children to either the mother or the father if he or she finds them unfit. Instead, the judge can award custody to a relative, a friend, or even the local juvenile court.

What is the best schedule for 50 50 custody?

Alternating weeks are one of the simplest 50/50 schedules. In this pattern, one week is spent with Parent A while the following week is spent with Parent B. This keeps parenting exchanges to an absolute minimum while still allowing both parents to have robust relationships with their children.